Aerial view of the nearly completed Hoover Dam in Black Canyon prior to the release of water.

From the Army Mapping Service Aerial Photographs of Southern and Western Nevada (PH-00285). Aerial photographs, composites, and indices. Geological Survey, Army Map Service.

Aerial view of North Las Vegas, Nevada, with boundaries of "model neighborhood" marked in white. Handwritten on back of photograph: "Corner of Main St. and Las Vegas Blvd. North (No. 5th St.). Model neighborhood includes most of original NLV Williams additions." Label at lower right of photo:"Aerial view of Model Neighborhood with boundaries indicated."

An image showing an aerial view of Lake Mead amidst its home of rocky terrain. Boats can be seen dotting the reservoir's surface.

An aerial view of Boulder City, Nevada looking North. The photograph was taken by W.M.S. Russell on January 14, 1946.

From the Army Mapping Service Aerial Photographs of Southern and Western Nevada (PH-00285). Aerial photographs, composites, and indices. High altitude aerial photographs, Quad. Boulder Canyon 4, State: Arizona - Nevada. U.S. Geological Survey, Army Map Service. Flight Scale I-47200Project-GS-LJ. Index copied -8-26-50. Flying Comp. -7-26-50